Fortune Cookie knows me so well.When I was job hunting I was considering a position with a start up. I've worked at start ups before. They are are exciting and each day is an adventure. But I was leaving a stressful job and the last thing I wanted was a different kind of stressful job.

I opted for the less money, less stress job. With my current job I have the peace of mind knowing that once I leave at 5pm I don't have to think about it again until 9am. Would the money have been nice, sure, but the long hours and uncertainty of each day I do not miss. Besides, I work with such a great group of people that I regret nothing.

I did male a specific and deliberate choice to pick a job that left me with energy and head space to write after 8 hours in the office. I wouldn't say that my job isn't challenging, but it doesn't drain me and that is an important difference.